The Grenada gazette. (Grenada, Miss.) 1885-18??, 1887-05-07
ON A
A Lady's Periious But Romantic Ride 10
Front OF An Engine.

gone at once. and | can think # MOTH
ing but the novelty, the excitement,
and the fun of this mad ride in glorious
sunshine and intoxicating air. with
magnificent mountains before and
around me. their lofty peaks smiling
down on us, and never a frown on their
grand faces.
The pace Quickcns gradually, surely,
swiftly, aud then we are rushing up to
the summit. We soon stand on the
!Grcat Dividc"--5,3 800 feet above sea-
l~eycl-bctween the two great oceans.
As we pass. MI. E. by a gesture.
points out a small river (ca1led Bath
creek, l thnk) which issuing from n
lake OH the narrow summit-level, winds
near the track. I look. and 10. the
water. flowing eastward toward the
Atlantic side. turns in n moment as the
Divide is passed. and pours westward
down the Pacific slope.
Many tunnels lie in our way as we
rush by them. and during Il halt am
told one Of the tunnels is "wot.' This
being interpreted. means that the arch.
ing rock is full of springs, which pour
on the train as il passes. An umbrella
and waterproof are therefore necessary
for mellow sole occupant of the cow
catcher; and with praiseworthy
economy take onfmy hat. tuck it safe
ly under my wraps and prepare to en-.
counter the "wct" tunnel thus equipped.
We plunge into a few moments dark
ncss-watcr splashing and dripping on
every side; aud as VIC emerge into sum
light again and stop just beyond the
tunnel. l see n party of young English
sportsmcn standing near the roadside.
They have evidently just climbed the
bank. guns in hand, leaving a large
canoe with two Indian paddlers on the
lake below. Fine. tall. young Sayons
they are. in sporting attire somewhat
the worse for long travel. but very on
ventional in style Notwithstanding.
Just imagine the feelings with which
these wcll-rcgulatcd young men bchcld
a lady, barchcadcd and with an um-
brella. seated in front of an engine at
the mouth of a tunnel in tho
Gold Range of British Column
bia! I am sorely afraid !
laughed outright at the blank amaze
ment of their rosy faces and longcd to
tell them what fun it was; but not be-
ing introduced. you know I con-
tented myself with acknowledging their
presence by y solemn little bow-which
was qut.c irresistible under the circum-
stances.
A somewhat similar incident occur.
red next day during our journey in the
valley of the Frazer river. The special
stopped at a station where a mule train
was just starting for some distant gold
mines, laden with miners supplies. 1t
was very interesting to see the sturdy
animals all packed and ready, standing
in regular order. waiting for the word
of command from their driver, which
was instantly obeyed, all filing along
at equal distances with the air of quad
rupcds of superior intelligence. who
had made up their minds to avoid hur-
~ or confusion. 1t CHANGED to be one
of our halts NJ tfa-timc. and, rs usual.
my cur of tea and slice of brcad-and-
butter were brought to the buffer-bcam.
I had just been presented with two
large bouquets which lay in my lap.
While l lc%isuroly slipped my tea. there
suddenly appeared before me n very
thin, tall. melancholy looking Amer.
lean, having something to do with the
pack train slowly winding of
through tho mountains. Never shall
forget the expression of that mans
face as he steadily regarded me, seated
composedly on the cow-catcher, sur
rounded with flowers. a plate Of bread.
and-butter OF q candlc-box near by,
taking afternoon tea. To remain silent
was impossible.
"Good evening" l said.
Inc HlAh uouucu uIu uIcW u louH
breath.
Have you conc iarP" he asked aft.
er a long pause.
From the other side of the Rock
ies." / answered carlessly as il speak
ing OF a stroll round a vilIagc-'thret
hundred miles or So"
did you como that way down tho
ThompsonF' he next asked. a little
a%nxiously.
20 ycs-and ] am going to the sea-
"You amt afraid likelyP" he con
tinued, looking more melancholy thar
ever.
mot at ALL"
snow look here" he said. pausinl
between each word. Its real dan
gerous. would not do this thing fo1
a lot Of money! Then. thrusting hi
hands into his pockets with q civil
Good evening. Missis," he disap
no..J s~,oA thn nnNson Ind,s Mn